Top 3 Reasons for teachers to use the Interim Assessments

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Optional interim assessments allow teachers to check student progress throughout the year, giving them information they can use to improve their instruction and help students meet the challenge of college- and career-ready standards. Keep reading about the interim assessments.

Check out the Sample Questions page. You can try out some sample items without going through the Practice Test, and you can learn more about the different kinds of test items used on Smarter Balanced assessments.

This feature makes Smarter Balanced assessments individualized to each student. If a student answers a question correctly, the next question will be harder; if a student answers incorrectly, the next question will be easier. Read more about Computer Adaptive Testing technology.

Accessibility for all students is a core principle of Smarter Balanced. For students with special needs or those learning English, Smarter Balanced assessments have been designed so that any student can participate and demonstrate what they know in a way that can be accurately measured. Read more about accessibility and accommodations.

For Parents

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For Educators

The Smarter Balanced assessment system is designed to support instruction and give teachers better information about their students’ progress. Check out our resources.